Feedback from the public meetings and next steps

Petersfield Tomorrow was launched at the Festival Hall, Petersfield at public meetings on 17th and
20th February 2004. Participants were encouraged to identify the issues that they felt were important
for the town and its district and to indicate what they wanted to see as outcomes from the work to be
undertaken on the Healthcheck.

For each of the topics, facilitators were available, together with panel boards setting out questions
and issues. “Post-it” notes were provided for people to set out their views and comments. The
results were a wide range of ideas, which are briefly summarised using the 4 topics identified.

Work and Business

Better tourist facilities, including an hotel, guides and signage

More variety and specialist shops

A strategy for businesses and work to encourage local apprenticeships and provide
opportunities for young people

An enterprise hub to provide services for local home workers

Live and work units

Local labour and supply networks to be encouraged

Affordable housing for key workers

Promotion of the market square with more activity and perhaps a permanent base for the farmers' market;

6th form college for the town

Enviroment

Better litter collection and cleansing

More landscaping and tree planting at key locations

Dog toilet bins

Better play facilities for young children

A cinema

Better design of shop fronts and a conservation strategy acknowledging the heritage of the town and its countryside

Remove clutter of signs;

Introduce and encourage sustainable buildings and energy conservation

Undertake specific improvements at key locations such as the railway station

Better management of the Heath to encourage use by all but ensure protection of sensitive areas

Transport

Introduce park and ride

Improve parking, signage and capacities

Introduce innovative parking strategies

Better cycling facilities and routes in and out of the town

Better public transport using mini-buses and improved links to rural areas

More 1 way routes

Restore mini-roundabouts at key junctions

More pedestrianisation and better pavements

Improve signage and timetabling of buses

Cheaper faces around the town

Better bus / rail integration

Use community transport and improve coordination of school transport.

Community

Provide a children's centre to bring services together including toy library and
play facilities

Improve toilets and provide changing facilities

A drop in centre for 14-17 year olds

Better opening hours for the library including Thursdays and Saturday afternoons

A directory, better information and links between voluntary organisations;